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One of the last things writers probably think about when publishing their books is their author photo, and yet it's one of the most important things about your author brand after your name. Check the back flap of any published book and you'll likely find a headshot of the author, and you'll see a similar one used online. Readers want to find o […]

Looking for that special something to share with your readers during Romance Week? Engage with readers in a whole new way by using Kindle Notes and Highlights.Kindle Notes & Highlights enable you to create special content for your book and share it with your community on Goodreads. Readers will delight in reading the inspiration behind a scene, the meani […]

Josiah Bancroft originally self-published his book, Senlin Ascends, in 2013. It was by no means an instant success. Bancroft estimates it sold just 250 copies in its first three years. Last year, after the book caught the attention of some high-profile fans, it was sold to Orbit (an imprint of Hachette Book Group), which re-released it in January. As part of […]

Whether you have a book coming out in a few months, want to keep the momentum going on a frontlist book, or rekindle interest in an older title, Goodreads Giveaways can help drive discovery and reviews for your books with readers. Goodreads Giveaways have been used in all kinds of marketing campaigns, from breaking out a debut author to continuing the moment […]

Self-published author Intisar Khanani had always loved making up her own stories, and challenged herself to write a full-length novel during her senior year of university. She loosely based it on a Grimm’s fairytale she had loved as a teenager, The Goose Girl. Thorn tells the story of Alyrra, a princess who is forced to marry a prince she’s never met. When h […]

There’s something about the New Year that inspires people to set goals for themselves. Authors take note: other than aiming to finish your next book in 2018, commit to tracking your reading habits by participating in the Goodreads Reading Challenge. The Goodreads Reading Challenge allows you to set a goal for how many books you want to read this year, and th […]

For many authors, being part of a writing group with other authors provides many benefits. The networking and support aspect of it is valuable, as is getting feedback on early writing drafts or advice on how to navigate the publishing world. There are many online groups specifically for authors on Goodreads, including the Goodreads Author Feedback Group, whe […]

We pulled together some of our the most useful blog posts for authors on Goodreads. Catch up on case studies, learn some marketing tips, get inspired by writing prompts, and take the Goodreads Author Program Quiz to test your knowledge about all things Goodreads marketing. Happy reading! 5 Things Writers Need to Know Before Publishing Their First Book Many w […]

UPDATE 1/9: Our new Giveaways program, including both Standard and Premium packages, is now available to authors and publishers. Get started Today, we’re announcing our new U.S. giveaways program, with two packages offering new high-impact features to drive increased book discovery and reader reviews. The new program is designed to deliver additional marketi […]

To date, more than 200,000 authors have signed up for the Goodreads Author Program, including Stephen King, Roxane Gay, Nora Roberts, and Colson Whitehead. As any modern author knows, joining the Goodreads Author Program is an essential part of taking control of your online presence. After all, Goodreads is the world’s largest community of readers, and if th […]